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03 Nov 2020
Surviving the Lisbon Maru: Dennis’ story

Dennis is 101, a father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and one of only two remaining surviving prisoners of…

A smiling carer in a light purple uniform makes a bed, while an older person in a dressing gown sits in the background, appearing content.
29 Oct 2020
Helping Hands Warwickshire carer nominated as finalist at Care Heroes Awards

Simon Martin, a private carer for Helping Hands Home Care Warwickshire, has been announced as a finalist for the 2020…

A carer in a purple uniform smiles and engages with an elderly woman playing cards, surrounded by other pensioners in a bright, cheerful room.
24 Sep 2020
What are care bubbles and how do they work?

With the recent local lockdowns across England and the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 during the winter months,…

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23 Sep 2020
How many hours of respite care can I have?

Many people care for someone in some capacity. This may be as little as helping an elderly loved one with…

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23 Sep 2020
Why is respite care important?

Recent statistics show that there are around 6.5 million carers in the UK. Some caregivers support an elderly loved one…

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21 Aug 2020
Face masks for the elderly

Our lives have completely changed over the last five months, but we are slowly returning to how life was before…

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19 Aug 2020
Managing swallowing difficulties at mealtimes

This blog was prepared and written by Birds Eye and features as a guest blog on the Helping Hands Home…

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30 Jul 2020
Tips on protecting the elderly against fraud

We’ve all been doing everything possible to protect ourselves in many ways during the coronavirus outbreak, but it’s important for…

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23 Jul 2020
2020 summer activities with your live-in carer

It’s been a strange old year. COVID-19 has completely changed everything from popping to the shops and visiting loved ones…

An older man with glasses and a beard works on a crossword puzzle with a pen whilst a young woman beside him smiles warmly, both sitting together on a sofa in a cosy indoor setting.
21 Jul 2020
The Privacy of Live-in Care

There are many benefits of live-in care, retaining your privacy perhaps being one of the most vital – particularly for…